Mathematics Assessment (CfE) - Level 3
(MTH 3 - 05a)
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I have investigated strategies for identifying common
multiples and common factors, explaining my ideas to others,
and can apply my understanding to solve related problems.
Write down the :–
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first five common multiples of 3 and 4.
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lowest common multiple (l.c.m.) of 3 and 4.
Write down the lowest common multiple (l.c.m.) of :–
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3 and 5
b
9 and 12
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11 and 12
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1, 2 and 3
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3, 4 and 5
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3, 4, 5 and 6.
Write down the :–
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common factors of 8 and 12
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highest common factor (h.c.f.) of 8 and 12.
Write down the highest common factors (h.c.f.) of :–
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10 and 20
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12 and 20
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24 and 60
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15 and 27
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39 and 51
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100 and 129.
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Write down three numbers that have exactly two factors.
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Write down two numbers with exactly three factors.
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Write down a number with only one factor.
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Find a number which is a multiple of 48 and a factor of 48.
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What is the lowest common multiple of the numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 ?
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What is the highest common factor of the numbers 95, 96, 97, 98 and 99 ?
Three faulty traffic lights, red, orange and green, all flash at the same time.
After this time :–
the red light flashes every 3 seconds
the green light flashes every 4 seconds and
the orange light flashes every 6 seconds.
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When is the next time all three lights will flash at the same time ?
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Will the lights all flash at the same time after exactly 4 minutes ?
(Explain your answer).
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